Thea Tuesley and staff member Janet Tovell
News

Whiddon launches new era of excellence

WHIDDON is thrilled to announce the well-deserved recipients of its prestigious scholarship program, which aims to enrich the careers of employees and elevate the standards of care in the aged care sector. This year, 20 recipients across Whiddon’s care homes, including two from Whiddon Beaudesert, have been awarded scholarships to […]

News

Jacquie Hapgood with Native Bees

JACQUIE Hapgood has been a proud owner of Native Bees for the past two years.  After purchasing domesticated native bees, she soon found wild native bees creating their hive in the trunk of her yucca plant. Instead of kicking them out, she welcomed them in with an eduction box.  “We […]

The Desert Skin & Beauty team
Business

A Christmas glow-up

Desert Skin & Beauty owner Kymberly Griffiths has upgraded her salon to a new location.  Just a few steps up from her original salon, Desert Skin & Beauty resides at Shop 9 on 115 Brisbane St, Beaudesert, with a much larger space to cater towards her clientele needs.  After opening […]

Fire Rescue Demonstration.
News

Keep our kids safe on roads

Keeping young people safe on roads is important to every parent. Youth and Community Centre (YACC) hosted a Youth Road Safety Night at McAuley College on November 11 to educate learner drivers about staying safe on the roads. Sergeant Jason Robertson presented the program DRIVING? What are the consequences? that […]

Trysett and Typhoon le Garde with Rick Gillow.
News

An opportunity of a lifetime

Reaching for the stars may be possible for Typhoon le Garde, as the high achiever has recently been offered to sail the seas on the Young Endeavour in January. As an excited young sailor, Typhoon was ecstatic to have been chosen by the youth development program run by Young Endeavour. […]

Samara Ceylan (Paulson) and Delores Paulson.
News

A rising star

Local musician Samara Ceylan (Paulson) has been awarded an accolade by the Australian music industry. At only 18 years young and as a fresh graduate from Music Industry College (MIC), Samara received the Song of the Year award in October. After performing her original song, Tears, the three judges, John […]

Lizzy Scott at Queensland Training Awards Ceremony in Kingaroy. Image supplied.
Personality Profile

Lizzy Scott – Lizzy is looking for the right opportunity

Persistence makes change for Lizzy Scott. Diagnosed with an intellectual disability in primary school, and Level 2 Autism and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) last year, Lizzy is always keen to give things a go – especially when animals are involved. “I feel really happy and calm because I’m in my […]

Courtney Turner and Beau.
People and their Pets

Courtney Turner with Beau

Beau the 13-year-old Border Collie is the Turner family’s third generation family dog, following his father Buster and his grandfather Cody. He loves the company of his owner Courtney Turner and sticks to her like glue. “He’s been a massive lap dog – he just wants to be by our […]

McAuley Chess Club.
News

Chess: the sport of strategy

Chess as a school sport is climbing higher in the ranks as McAuley College held its inaugural chess competition on November 14 through Gardiner Chess. A total of 58 participants filled the shed as students from San Damiano College, Emmaus College, Boonah State High School and McAuley battled for gold. […]

CWA Beaudesert President Linda Lynch.
News

CWA Hall refreshed, renewed and reopened!

After a well-deserved makeover, the CWA Hall, now located on Selwyn Street, has reopened. With a fresh paint job alongside new kitchen and toilet facilities, the hall is looking better than ever, and Beaudesert CWA couldn’t be more excited to have their space back. Beaudesert CWA President Linda Lynch is […]